Security & Alerts Archives | Bytes.co Website Design and Digital Marketing Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:58:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 What is DMARC? Understanding Email Authentication for Businesses https://bytes.co/blog/what-is-dmarc-email-authentication-for-businesses/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:58:24 +0000 https://bytes.co/?p=16545 In today’s digital age, email has become a fundamental tool for communication in both personal and professional spheres. However, with the rise of phishing attacks, email spoofing, and domain impersonation, ensuring the authenticity and security of email communication has become more critical than ever for businesses. This is where DMARC, or Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, […]

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]]> Drupal 7 End of Life & What It Means for Your Website https://bytes.co/blog/drupal-7-end-of-life-what-it-means-for-your-website/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:26:51 +0000 https://bytes.co/?p=16083 In the ever-evolving landscape of content management systems (CMS), Drupal has been a dependable choice for businesses seeking robust and flexible website solutions. However, with progress comes change, and it’s crucial for website owners to stay ahead of the curve – particularly with those still using Drupal 7 as their CMS, as its end of […]

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]]> PHP & WordPress: Why You Should Update to the Latest PHP Version https://bytes.co/blog/php-wordpress-why-you-should-update-latest-php-version/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:08:34 +0000 https://bytes.co/?p=16031 What is PHP and Why is it Used? PHP, which is a recursive acronym for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor, is a server-side scripting language designed specifically for website development. It’s the invisible force behind many of the websites we interact with daily. But what exactly does PHP do? In a nutshell, PHP enables developers to embed […]

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]]> WordPress: The Best Secure CMS for Banks & Financial Institutions https://bytes.co/blog/wordpress-best-secure-cms-banks-financial-institutions/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:51:54 +0000 https://bytes.co/?p=15824 Is your bank or financial institution considering a website re-platform? Here’s why WordPress should be at the top of your list. Maybe you are not seeing the performance you’d like out of your current website, or the tools you need for optimizing traffic aren’t already built in, or you are tired of being held hostage […]

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]]> WordPress 6.0: New Features & Improvements https://bytes.co/blog/wordpress-6-0-new-features-improvements/ Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:43:59 +0000 https://bytes.co/?p=12138 What is WordPress 6.0? WordPress 6.0 is the latest version of WordPress, an open source content management system (CMS) based on PHP. Used by millions of people around the world to create websites and blogs, WordPress is flexible and easy to use, making it a great choice for beginners and experienced users alike. WordPress 6.0 […]

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]]> Securing WordPress: How to Make WordPress Websites Secure https://bytes.co/blog/securing-wordpress-make-wordpress-websites-secure/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://bytes.co/?p=10182 One of our favorite content management systems (CMS) by far is WordPress for its versatility and usability. That being said, a recurring question on many of our clients’ minds is how to make a WordPress website secure, especially in industries that deal with sensitive information on a daily basis. As a result, WordPress website security […]

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]]> New Year’s Resolutions for Your Website in 2022 https://bytes.co/blog/new-years-resolutions-website-2022/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 22:05:00 +0000 https://bytes.co/?p=10122 The New Year means a fresh start for us all! Whether you made a formal resolution list or not, there’s something refreshing about hitting the reset button. While we have our own areas in which we would like to grow as individuals and as a business, since we’re a digital agency, we figured our advice […]

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]]> How to Protect Your Website from the Apache Log4j Vulnerability https://bytes.co/blog/apache-log4j-vulnerability/ Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:45:58 +0000 https://bytes.co/?p=9966 Within the last couple of days, news of the Apache Log4j vulnerability, or CVE-2021-44228, has swept the internet. This vulnerability could have severe repercussions for anyone using Apache Log4j, or using products that contain Apache Log4j. What is the Apache Log4j Vulnerability? Apache Log4j is an open-source logging product present in many Java-based applications used […]

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]]> Why You Should Upgrade to Magento 2.4: Security Enhancements, Bug Fixes, and More https://bytes.co/blog/why-you-should-upgrade-to-magento-2-4-security-enhancements-bug-fixes-and-more/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:27:23 +0000 https://bytes.co/?p=9389 “Is Magento dead? Someone told me that Magento was old news and I should look elsewhere….” Despite being the dominant player in eCommerce software, this came up on a Client call the other day. The truth is that Adobe is putting tons of R&D into Magento. It remains a highly customizable e-commerce solution that allows […]

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]]> Deep Dive: How Container Hosting Saves Your Business Money https://bytes.co/blog/how-container-hosting-saves-money/ Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:06:44 +0000 https://bytes.co/?p=9049 Containerization is the future of software. Learn how Container Hosting could save your eCommerce business money in the long run.

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]]> Why Your Website Needs Two-Factor Authentication https://bytes.co/blog/why-your-website-needs-two-factor-authentication/ Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:32:01 +0000 https://bytes.co/?p=8940 What Is Two-Factor Authentication? Two-factor authentication (2FA) encompasses an additional step to a login process, verifying your identity. This extra layer of security decreases the likelihood of a hacker accessing the data in your website. Instead of just needing a username and password, the hacker will need more information to access your account when using […]

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]]> 5 Useful Tips to Adjust to Working Remote https://bytes.co/blog/5-useful-tips-to-adjust-to-working-remote/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:38:47 +0000 https://bytes.co/?p=7606 With practically no warning, here we are in an almost fully remote world. This past month our patience have been tested in more ways than one. From the vulnerability of our health and well-being to the uncertainty of our job and business security, it’s been a very trying time. Top this off with the hardships […]

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